Our services and Capabilies

Our services and capabilities

Thorndon Cook Power is a trusted adviser to our clients in the power and water industry both in the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world. We have developed a deep understanding of the specific requirements of each client because:

our team has worked with many of the major utilities, generators, contractors, developers and government bodies

our generation and renewable energy professionals have been involved with a wide range of the power projects in the Asia, Australia–Pacific region

our team has experience in all parts of the sector, including with manufacturers; engineering, procurement and construction contractors; financial institutions; public and private utilities; and project developers.

process design

mechanical engineering

Covers design, specification, layout, inspection, installation and commissioning of all major plant and BOP equipment

electrical engineering

electrical engineering

Covers from concept designs through to detailed design for complete power plants in various roles as detailed designer for the EPC contractor, or owner’s engineer or lender’s technical advisor

civil and structural engineering

civil and structural engineering

Covers civil and structural (incl. seismic design) works associated with mechanical and electrical equipment, such as plant layout, design and specification of foundations, support structures and access platforms etc

site construction supervision

commissioning and start-up

technical assistance during operation

owner's engineer roles

Technical advisory services to project owners during all phases of the projects, from the development / pre-financial close through post-financial close.

lender's engineer roles

lender's engineer roles

Technical advisory services to project sponsors during all phases of the projects, from the development / pre-financial close through post-financial close.

inspection service

inspection service

troubleshooting/root cause analysis

troubleshooting/root cause analysis

specialist turbine generator overhaul services

specialist turbine generator overhaul services

Project development

A project’s ultimate success is built on the foundations created in the development phase. We supply comprehensive project development services, applying knowledge and skills from all facets of our business. Thorndon Cook Power’s early stage project development focuses on identification and quantification of critical issues impacting the project’s viability and bankability.

Thorndon Cook Power staff also have many years industry knowledge of fuel pricing and sourcing, contracting, tariff assessment and power purchasing, energy sector forecasting, and statutory regulatory requirements.

Design

Our design phase advice focuses on selecting a robust design solution to realise project bankability, while providing the best compromises between technical performance, constructability, equipment delivery lead times, ease of installation and staged commissioning of a new power plant.

capital and operating costs estimation

tender preparation and evaluation

computer-aided design and drafting

3D modelling and visualisation

protection, design and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

protection, design and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

complete detailed design and review

complete detailed design and review

automation and instrumentation

automation and instrumentation

planning and permit requirements

planning and permit requirements

construction, commissioning and operation

construction, commissioning and operation

Technical advice for financial institutions and owners

Thorndon Cook Power takes on a variety of different roles to assist owners and financial institutions. As Owner’s Engineer, Lender’s Engineer or Due Diligence Adviser, Thorndon Cook Power makes investment, commercial and technical recommendations that maximise value for our clients.

Thorndon Cook Power can identify risks so our clients can better understand and mitigate them. Thorndon Cook Power has solid exposure to different financing mechanisms, for power plants and associated equipment.

The breadth of expertise found in our network of local offices means our advice is up-to-date and in line with current industry practices. Thorndon Cook Power can also provide independent advice about:

asset evaluation and valuation

asset evaluation and valuation

Includes benchmarking, audits and due diligence of assets, reviews of existing assets and evaluation of present value for insurance, accounting or potential investors or lenders, expenditure reviews, investment planning and prioritisation, least cost modelling, business case preparation

plant condition and performance assessment

plant condition and performance assessment

oversight, commissioning supervision and inspection

oversight, commissioning supervision and inspection

Engineers can work on behalf of wither Owner or contractor during the site testing and commissioning phase. Provision of lead mech, elect and C&I engineers for site team. Provision of commissioning manager

asset management planning and support

asset management planning and support

project management and controls

project management and controls

project and corporate risk

project and corporate risk

Our investment services staff can also add value by advising on the commercial and economic aspects of projects and provide, where required, specialist technical and project management resources in a single integrated package.

Project and construction implementation

Thorndon Cook Power has a specialist project management capability that provides a tailored response to the size and complexity of any given project and is backed by our corporate commitment to proven quality management procedures. This means our clients can expect their plant for a power generation project will be delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the highest quality, safety, and environmental standards.